– Memphis Comic Expo, Cook Convention Center, Saturday – Sunday,10 a.m. – 6 p.m., $5 – $30, all ages
This creator-orientated comic convention focuses on the people behind the comics, with a roster of special guests and panelists. There are also video game tournaments hosted by St. Jude Play Live, face painting, photo ops, and a cosplay contest. Tickets are available at the door and are $20 for a one-day pass or $30 for a two-day pass; kids ages 6-12 are $5 for one day and $10 for both. Kids 5 and under are free.

– Big River Crossing Opening, Harahan Bridge, Saturday, 1 p.m.,free, all ages
The walking and pedestrian bridge that spans the Mississippi River from downtown Memphis (near Martyr’s Park) to West Memphis, Arkansas, officially opens to the public on Saturday at 1 p.m. There will be food trucks and live music that afternoon at the park, and fireworks at 7 p.m. Definitely check out this post for the all details and info on parking (because there’s very limited parking).

– Art on Fire, Dixon Gallery & Gardens, Saturday, 7 p.m. , $75, 21 and upEverybody 21 and up is invited to gather on the Dixon’s South Lawn for their biggest event of the year, a festive fall party with a bonfire, food, live music, a silent auction, and plenty of fire-inspired entertainment. Tickets are available online until 3 p.m. on Saturday; after that, you’ll have to buy them at the gate.

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Author: Holly Whitfield

I write about what’s going on with Memphis music, food, arts, events, sports, people, and culture. Memphians love Elvis and barbeque with a passion that must be seen to be believed, but there is so much more to this place.